We are once again delighted to be asked by Bank of Ireland, Downpatrick to support their Mortgage Week. Look out for our pop up stand in branch! If you have any questions about buying or selling a property please do not hesitate to contact us!

Here at AR Legal we are proud of our Solicitor, Lindsey Brennan, achieving First Prize in the Solicitors' Accounts Course at The Institute of Professional Legal Studies. #noneedforacalculator

This morning we lodged urgent proceedings in the High Court against a decision of the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust arguing that their decision was procedurally and substantially in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights. This afternoon, in a special sitting in the High Court, our client was vindicated when the presiding Judge made a declaration that the Trust's decision was unlawful and in breach of our client's Article 6 and Article 8 rights of the Convention. #Protecting the rights of individuals

This is an example of a specific issue which is growing and one of a number, which we would argue needs immediate and ongoing child impact review. The UNCRC clearly states it is the responsibility of governments to provide support services to parents and that no child should be treated unfairly on any basis. Andrea Reid Solicitors works on behalf of hundreds of children and their parents every year, protecting their right to a family life. Should you have any queries - please do not hesitate to contact us. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/jul/10/babies-at-risk-of-adoption-by-stealth-family-charity-warns

We are increasingly receiving queries in relation to challenging decisions made by public bodies, particularly those impacting on our clients human rights. It is critically important that all decisions made by public bodies in respect of individuals are fair and transparent. Today we lodged papers in the High Court for leave to apply for a judicial review of a decision taken by South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust. If you feel your rights have been infringed upon by a public body, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Calculating Strike Pay A significant victory for teachers in the UK Supreme Court yesterday. In 'Hartley v King Edward VI College' - the Court held unanimously (in absence of contract specific conditions) that during lawful strike action, teachers should have pay deducted at a rate of 1/365 per day. This overturned the Court of Appeal judgement and rate of 1/260 which the College had argued was reflective of their 'actual' working days. In arriving at this decision the Supreme Court considered the evidence from the teachers that demonstrated that their work was not limited to time teaching and they regularly performed their duties during evening, weekends and/or days of annual leave. Whilst the above is a fact specific decision applicable to teachers, the principle may be applicable to other employees whose days of work are not ascertainable.

Hugely significant ruling today for disability discrimination law in the context of NI legislative divergence. Associative Discrimination falls under the protections of DDA. You cannot be treated less favourably in work as a result of caring responsibilities for a disabled child. (Drawing some parity with 'Coleman' under the Equality Act) This ruling conceivably covers all manner of issues including: absence from work, working conditions, in work benefits, career progression et al... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-39849855

Today is UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 'Every person is entitled to human rights without discrimination. The rights to equality and non-discrimination are cornerstones of human rights law. Yet in many parts of the world, discriminatory practices are still widespread, including racial, ethnic, religious and nationality based profiling, and incitement to hatred. ' Here at Andrea Reid Solicitors we remain tirelessly committed to defending the inalienable and equal right of all individuals to have their human rights protected.

We are unequivocal in our determination to see the civil, political, economic, social, health and cultural rights of children upheld. Principal Partner Andrea Reid is a member of the Law Society's Children Order Panel, reflecting the breadth of her expertise and unwavering commitment to supporting children in her work.

"On International Women’s Day, let us all pledge to do everything we can to overcome entrenched prejudice, support engagement and activism, and promote gender equality and women’s empowerment." — UN Secretary-General, António Guterres

Today marks the UN's 'World Day of Social Justice'. Dedicated to highlighting the importance of supporting ALL individuals worldwide to overcome societal barriers/ injustice.